MotherboardA8V DeluxeUser Guide
xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.Typ
4-34Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Selectan item then press <Enter> to displ
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-354.6.1 Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]These items specify the boot device priority sequenc
4-36Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.Select an item then press <Enter>
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-37To set a Supervisor Password:1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.2. From the password
4-38Chapter 4: BIOS SetupChange User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Passworditem on top of the screen shows the
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-39 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,the program prompts you with a message asking if
4-40Chapter 4: BIOS SetupDiscard ChangesAllows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previouslysaved values. After selecting this opt
Chapter 5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with themotherboard package.
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboardChapter summary5.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-15.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 Serveroperating systems (OS).
xiA8V Deluxe specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPUChipsetSystem BusMemoryExpansion slotsStorageAI AudioAI NetIEEE 1394USBAI BIOSAI Ove
5-2Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices. Install th
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports.ASUS PC Pr
5-4Chapter 5: Software support5.2.4 Manuals menuThe Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Clickan item to open the manual.Anti-v
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-55.2.5 ASUS Contact informationClicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You canalso find this inform
5-6Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical Support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fillout when requesting technica
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-75.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install theASUS Update utility from the softwar
5-8Chapter 5: Software support4. From the selection that appears,choose a logo image. ClickNext.6. The next screen prompts you toflash the original BI
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-9• Instant Music only supports CDs in audio format.• Instant Music does not work if you installed and enabled an add-onso
5-10Chapter 5: Software supportTo use ASUS Instant Music:1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, sothat the system has st
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-117. Refer to the Instant Music function key definitions on the previous pageto select other tracks or control the volume
xiiA8V Deluxe specifications summary* Specifications are subject to change without notice.Special featuresBack panel I/OInternal I/OBIOS featuresIndus
5-12Chapter 5: Software support5.5 Audio configurationsThe Realtek® ALC850 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audiocapability to deliver the ultim
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-135.5.2 S/PDIF optionsThe Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) options allows you to changeyour S/PDIF output settings
5-14Chapter 5: Software support5.5.3 Speaker ConfigurationThis option allows you to set your speaker configuration.To set the speaker configuration:1.
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-155. When finished, the utility prompts the Realtek® EZ-connection dialogbox showing your current audio connections. The
5-16Chapter 5: Software support6. If there are detected problems, make sure that your audio cables areconnected to the proper audio jack and repeat co
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-175.5.7 Rear panel audio ports function variationThe functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), Mic (pink), RearSp
5-18Chapter 5: Software support5.6 RAID configurationsThe motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20378 controller chipset andthe VIA VT8237 controller i
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-195.6.1 Installing hard disksThe motherboard supports UltraDMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard diskdrives. For optimal per
5-20Chapter 5: Software supportEntering the MBFastBuild™ utility1. Boot the system.If this is the first time you boot the system with the new hard dis
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-21Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance)1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press <1> to select Auto Setup.The f
Chapter 1This chapter describes the motherboardfeatures and the new technologies itsupports.Product introduction
5-22Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID 1 array (Security)Creating a Security Array with New Drives1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, pres
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-23Creating a Security Array with Existing Data DriveIf you would like to use an existing drive that already contains data
5-24Chapter 5: Software support8. Press <Y> to continue. Press <N> to return to the main menu.9. When complete, the utility prompts that y
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-25FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.[ Select Drive for Rebuild ][ View Array Definition M
5-26Chapter 5: Software supportEntering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility1. Boot-up your computer.2. During POST, press <Tab> to enter VIA RAID config
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-27Create Array1. From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Create Array thenpress <Enter>. The main menu ite
5-28Chapter 5: Software supportUse arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press <Enter> toselect.7. Select Start Create Process and press
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-298. If you select <Y> the utility will duplicate your data. Press <Y> anytimeif you want to exit the duplic
5-30Chapter 5: Software supportRAID Span for capacity1. From the create array menu, select Array Mode, then press <Enter>.The supported RAID c
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-31Delete Array1. From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Delete Array thenpress <Enter>.3. Press <Y>
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboardChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...
5-32Chapter 5: Software supportSerial Number View1. From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Serial NumberView then press <Enter>.2. Fro
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-335.7 Creating a RAID driver diskA floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows®XP/2000 operating
5-34Chapter 5: Software support5.8 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyThe motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology thatdynamically and automat
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard5-35Windows® 98SE/ME1. From the Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button.Select Settings, then Control Pan
5-36Chapter 5: Software support5.8.2 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ softwareThe motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software thatenab
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard1-11.1Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® A8V Deluxe motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and lat
1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe AMD Athlon™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64 desktop p
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard1-3Dual Serial ATA RAIDThe motherboard provides two high-performance Serial ATA RAIDcontrollers that enhance hard disk perf
1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Unique ASUS featuresAI NET solutionThe Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide asingle-c
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard1-5ASUS POST Reporter™The motherboard offers an exciting feature called the ASUS POSTReporter™ to provide friendly voice me
iiChecklistCopyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may
1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS Instant MusicThis unique feature allows you to playback audio files even withoutbooting the system to Windows™.
Chapter 2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components. It includesde
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboardChapter summary2.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview...
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-12.1 Before you proceedNote of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change any motherboa
2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensure that th
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutPCI1PANELA8V®CR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerCDAUXSuperI/O4MbitBIOSAccelerated Graphics Port (AGP
2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout ContentsSlots Page1. DDR DIMM slots 2-112. PCI slots 2-173. AGP slot 2-17Jumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-5Internal Connectors Page1. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-222. Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 2-
2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero InsertionForc
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-73. Position the CPU above thesocket such that the CPU cornerwith the gold triangle matches thesocket corner with a small
iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...
2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon 64™ processor require a speciallydesigned he
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-92. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention bracket
2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cableWhen the heatsink and fan assembly is in place, connect the CPU fancable to the c
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-112.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIMM) s
2-12Chapter 2: Hardware informationTable 1 Recommended memory configurations* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.* For dual-channel configuration (3),
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-13DDR Qualified Vendors ListThe following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that havebeen tested and qualifi
2-14Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press theretaining clips outward to unlo
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-152.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas available PCI slots and a
2-16Chapter 2: Hardware informationWhen using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-172.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USBcard, and other cards that comply with
ivSafeguardsContents2.5.4 PCI slots ... 2-172.5.5 AGP slot ...
2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM inCMOS. You can c
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-193. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56,USBPWR78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer fr
2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors116112 413153127895610141. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-21Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)ports are
2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-232. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. Afterco
2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primaryintern
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-255. RAID Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2)These Serial ATA connectors support SATA hard disks that yo
2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information6. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors(3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-278. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from thep
vContents4.3.4 Language ... 4-124.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ... 4-13
2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information9. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header isavailable f
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-2911. IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1)This connector is for the bundled IEEE 1394 module. Attach the10-1 pin cabl
2-30Chapter 2: Hardware information12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard2-3115. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.14. Chassis i
2-32Chapter 2: Hardware information• System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED)This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LEDlights
Chapter 3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence, the vocal POST messages andways of shutting down the system.
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboardChapter summary3.1 Starting up for the first time... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Make sure that a
3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000:1. Click the Start b
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard3-33.3 ASUS POST Reporter™This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support aspecial feature called the AS
vi5.5.1 Sound Effect options ... 5-125.5.2 S/PDIF options ...
3-4Chapter 3: Powering upPOST Message ActionNo keyboard detected • Check your keyboard if it is properlyconnected to the purple PS/2connector on the r
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard3-53.3.2 Winbond Voice EditorThe Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocalPOST messages. Install the
3-6Chapter 3: Powering upChanging the default language1. Click the Load button. A windowshowing the available languagesappears.2. Select your desired
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard3-7We suggest that youcreate a separate folder for your wave files so youcan locate them easily in one place.Customizing yo
3-8Chapter 3: Powering upIf you receive an error message telling you that the files exceed the totalallowable size, do one or all of the following.• M
Chapter 4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the systemsettings through the BIOS Setup menus.Detailed descriptions of the BIOSparameters are a
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboardChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS Setup program...
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboardBasic Input/Out
4-2Chapter 4: BIOS SetupA:\>afudos /iA8V.ROMAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reser
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-3When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to theDOS prompt.A:\>afudos /iA8V.ROMAMI Firmware Updat
viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two cond
4-4Chapter 4: BIOS SetupUser recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...• If there is no floppy disk in the drive, the error m
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-54. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessaryfiles are found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash
4-6Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Boot the system.2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen messagea
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-74. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the B
4-8Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on thesucceeding
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-94.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you canupdate using the provided utili
4-10Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSystem Time [11:51:19]System Date [Thu 08/05/2003]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]Language [English]Primary IDE Master
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-114.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bardisplays the specific items for that menu.For example, selecting Ma
4-12Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears,giving you an overview of the basic system i
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-134.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices.There i
viiiSafety informationElectrical safety•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from theelectrical outlet before relocating the
4-14Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.The items in this menu are auto-
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-154.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPUand other system devices.4.4.1 CPU
4-16Chapter 4: BIOS SetupHyperTransport ConfigurationHT Frequency [1000 MHz]Allows frequency selection of HyperTransport transfer from K8 CPU toAGP. C
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-17Memclock Mode [ Auto]Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Set by the code using [Auto]or select [Manual] to set usi
4-18Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTRFC [Auto]Sets the TRFC.Configuration options: [Auto] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK]TRCD [Aut
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-19ECC ConfigurationMaster ECC Enable [Disabled]Enables or disables support on all nodes for ECC error detect andcorrectio
4-20Chapter 4: BIOS SetupAMD Cool & Quiet ConfigurationCool N’ Quiet [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-214.4.2 ChipsetThe Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipsetsettings. Select an item then press <Ent
4-22Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSouthBridge ConfigurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the Southbridge-relatedfeatures. Select an item then pre
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-23USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.Select an item then press <Ent
ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing themotherboard.How this guide is organizedThis manual contains the
4-24Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.3 Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnBoard AC’97 Audio [Enabled][Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any au
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-25OnBoard IEEE 1394 [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller.Configuration options: [Disa
4-26Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.4 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings forPCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting I
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-274.4.5 JumperFree ConfigurationPalette Snooping [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs th
4-28Chapter 4: BIOS SetupCPU Speed [800 MHz]Allows you to manually set the CPU speed. The configuration options varydepending on the speed of the proc
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-294.4.6 Speech ConfigurationSpeech POST Reporter [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Speech POST Reporter™
4-30Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the AdvancedPower Management (APM) feature. Select an
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-314.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No]Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications.Configuration options: [No] [Yes]4
4-32Chapter 4: BIOS SetupThe computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer andapplications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be
ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard4-33Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Thisfeature requires
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